Ohio House Approves Legislation Allocating Budget Surplus Funds

State Representative Mark Hiner (R-Howard) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved Senate changes to House Bill 479 – legislation that now includes an amendment to direct budget surplus funding for community projects, property tax relief, and other key priorities across the state.

"Property taxes continue to be one of the biggest concerns facing Ohio homeowners and seniors,” said Hiner. “Ohioans deserve a government that listens to their concerns and delivers results.”

House Bill 479 includes appropriations for the following:

• $350 million providing property tax relief to Homestead Exemption recipients
• $320 million for an expanded sales tax holiday August 1-15, 2027
• $310 million for the Health and Human Services fund
• $200 million to fund community projects included in the Capital Budget in lieu of issuing debt
• $35 million to bolster Ohio’s Budget Stabilization fund, bringing its balance over $4 billion

Through this amendment, Ohio House Republicans have prioritized investments that return money to taxpayers, assist working families, and strengthen local communities. 

House Bill 479 is now enrolled.